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This is one of those books that should be on the shelf in every quilter’s library!  It is the perfect source for patterns for those times when you just want to give “a little something” – and no matter what the occasion, Margaret has the gift!

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Give your favorite shut-in this “Stow It”. [...]

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Summer is approaching quickly.  Children will be out of school and parents – and grandparents – are looking for projects to keep them busy!  Why not offer a selection of doll clothes patterns and books?  We have quite a selection that fit the ever popular 18″ dolls.
Vanilla House has created a very simple dress that [...]

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Ladies and gentlemen take note! This is the first time I have EVER seen a new product introduced – and all seven versions reach the top 20 immediately! The demand for these USB ports has been so intense that the initial order has already been delayed to the end of April. That [...]

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Gift cards are always popular so why not make the wrapping part of the gift???  These “Little Wallets”  by Valori Wells are sure to please.

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These “Snap Happy” purses come in three different sizes….

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Whether you sew or not, we all could use some little storage containers.  These are great to [...]

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Six patterns for kitchen accessories hit the top 20 this week – interestingly enough – no aprons!  Place mats and hot pads are the favorites!
These “Take Four” place mats use four fabrics which appear in each place mat in a different place – kind of like a stack and whack!  How easy is this???  Do [...]

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While searching our website for new products, I noticed that we have added over 60 gifts this month alone!  These are great items for this time of year – you don’t have to make a sample, kit them, or teach a class.  And, remember, your customers buy gifts for non-quilters as well so let them [...]

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A couple of weeks ago, I shared several patterns for stockings.  The Lil’ Twister version is currently in the top 10.  In fact, this pattern has been so popular that it is currently out of stock!  But order now so you get them as soon as they arrive (they are due in the end of [...]

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The holidays are approaching soon so it is time to check your inventory.  During the holidays, you can draw a whole new audience – your customers’ families!  They may not sew, but they may love other gifty items – or feel more comfortable buying them for your customers than fabric!  Let’s keep them happy….
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When I owned a quilt shop, the madness started the day school started!  That’s when quilters start planning for Christmas and harried mothers have a little time for themselves!  These same ladies are thinking about what they would like for Christmas – so why not entice them with your top picks???  You could even have [...]

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We call it schlepping – and every quilter and shop owner hates it!  Schlepping is having to pack and move all of our stuff anywhere – whether it is to a retreat, a class, a sewing day, a guild meeting, a vendor’s mall, or around the shop or house.  After all, quilt supplies come in [...]

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